The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nerja to Madrid
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nerja to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nerja to Madrid will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 8 buses that leave Nerja for Madrid every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
16:404h50Nerja21:30Madrid£271One-way0 changes
Normal16:157h30Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)23:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Normal16:157h45Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)0:00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£341One-way0 changes
18:006h00Nerja0:00Madrid£361One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal6:308h30Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)15:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£391One-way1 change
16:404h50Nerja21:30Madrid£271One-way0 changes
20:205h40Nerja2:00Madrid£471One-way0 changes
18:006h00Nerja0:00Madrid£361One-way0 changes
Normal · Supra Economy12:307h00Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)19:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£561One-way1 change
Normal16:157h30Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)23:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Nerja to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nerja to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £102 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nerja to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 4:30 Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 8h30 | 13:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 7h45 | 16:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 10:30 Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 7h00 | 17:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 14:15 Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 7h30 | 21:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:15 Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 7h45 | 22:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nerja to Madrid
Buses from Nerja to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 407 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 407 km |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 1:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Nerja to MadridYou can travel by bus between Nerja to Madrid with Alsa, Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nerja to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nerja to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Grupo Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Grupo Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Grupo Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Grupo Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Grupo Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nerja and Madrid
- Bus: Frigiliana-Nerja
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
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